Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, IHE Certificate of Completion, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
A. Course Objective
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Emergency Medical Technology Preparation curriculum provides the student with the necessary knowledge and skills in accordance with the National EMS Scope of Practice published by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Arizona Department of Health Services. Successful completion of the curriculum and upon licensure, the candidate can seek employment with ambulance service companies, first responder agencies, fire departments, and hospitals as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Emphasis is on the fundamental principles and skills required to provide emergency medical care for the ill or injured. The primary focus of an EMT is to respond to, assess and triage emergent, urgent, and non-urgent requests for medical care, apply basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and medical transportation to/from an emergency or health care facility.
13 Total Credits Required.
B. Total Cost of Program (all costs including testing and licensure) $2,010.00
Cost breakdown:
$1,261.00 = In state tuition
$15.00 = Registration Fee
$375.00 = Estimated book costs (depend on faculty choices)
$255.00 = Course Fees
$104.00 (per attempt) = National Registry Examination certification that can be completed with required courses
No prerequisite classes are needed for this program.
C. List of all required program supplies (even if costs are included in tuition): N/A
D. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Izelle Silva
Phone: (623) 845-3623
Email: izelle.silva@gccaz.edu
E. Direct Website link to the program:
https://www.gccaz.edu/degrees-certificates/health-sciences/emergency-medical-technology-5643-ccl
F. Additional information:
• Students who have current validation in Basic Life Support (BLS) are required to receive credit by evaluation.
• EMT104 requires students to complete additional hours in a competency-based clinical, vehicular, and/or scenario-based experience. Depending on the college, this may be completed through EMT/FSC104AB or program director-approved rotation.
G. Refund policy available online:
https://www.gccaz.edu/costs/refund-policies
H. Credentials:
• Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)
Yes or No: Yes. Selection of courses can lead to potential industry recognized certifications.
• Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials) Yes or No: Yes.
• Portable: The CCL is recognized by a number of different MCCCD colleges offering under the Emergency Medical Technology programs (9 total). Industry certification is internationally recognized.
• Accredited Curriculum: Yes. Accrediting Agency and link to website: Higher Learning Commission https://www.hlcommission.org/
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
16
Hours
13
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
Glendale
Local WIB
7 - ARIZONA@WORK - Maricopa County
Name of Credential
Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Emergency Medical Technology
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
N/A
Refund Policy
http://www.gccaz.edu/student-refund-policies
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Higher Learning Commission
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
Yes
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$375.00
Testing/Exam Fees
$104.00 Certification fee per attempt. National Registry Testing Fee (Testing through Pearson Vue)
In-State Tuition
$1,261.00 97.00 per credit hour
Other Fees
$255.00 Course fee
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$4,836.00 372.00 per credit hour
Registration Fee
$15.00 15.00 per semester
Total In-State Program Cost
$2,010.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$5,585.00
